What is a property tax appeal?

A property tax appeal (also called a protest in Texas) is a formal process where you challenge your county appraiser's assessed value of your home. You file with the county Appraisal Review Board (ARB), present comparable-sales evidence that your home is overvalued, and the board issues a ruling.

When is the Texas property tax appeal deadline?

In Texas, the deadline to file a property tax protest is May 15 each year (or 30 days after your appraisal notice is mailed, whichever is later). The 2026 deadline has passed; the next protest window is April-May 2027.

How much can I save by appealing my property taxes?

Homeowners who appeal save an average of $774 per year in Texas, and you can protest again every year. Success rates range from 80-91% when you bring 3-5 comparable sales as evidence.

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What percent of homes in ZIP 78733 are overassessed?

28.9% of homes in Killeen ZIP 78733 (941 of 3,252 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above the typical per-square-foot value for the neighborhood, based on HCAD public records.

How do I protest my property taxes in Killeen ZIP 78733?

File a Notice of Protest with TCAD by May 15 each year. Bring 3-5 comparable sales from your immediate area to your ARB hearing. 2026 deadline has passed — next protest window is April-May 2027.

Travis County · Killeen

ZIP 78733 property tax overassessment report

28.9% of homes in Killeen ZIP 78733 (941 of 3,252 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above what comparable-size homes in the same ZIP typically pay per square foot. Combined annual overpayment: $7,067,868.

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3,252

Homes in ZIP

941

Flagged as overassessed

28.9%

$349,349

Avg overage / home

$1,499,529

Typical value

~$456/sqft

Travis County · over-assessed homes overpay year-round

Next: TCAD 2027 values mail late March-April. Protest deadline: May 15, 2027.

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Top 25 most overassessed homes in 78733

Addresses anonymized. Pulled directly from HCAD public records. Each home pays significantly more than what a comparable-size home in this ZIP typically pays.

Address	Sq ft	Year	Market val	Expected	Overage	% over	$/yr
2XXX RIVER HILLS RD A	9,038	2017	$17,780,387	$4,121,328	$13,659,059	331.4%	$248,595
1XXX N WESTON LN 1	8,052	1960	$14,499,990	$3,671,712	$10,828,278	294.9%	$197,075
2XXX RIVER HILLS RD	7,185	1930	$12,961,729	$3,276,360	$9,685,369	295.6%	$176,274
2XXX RIVER HILLS RD	4,638	1968	$11,129,345	$2,114,928	$9,014,417	426.2%	$164,062
2XXX OESTRICK LN	9,626	1983	$13,325,781	$4,389,456	$8,936,325	203.6%	$162,641
7XX N COMMONS FORD RD 2	8,049	2017	$12,289,619	$3,670,344	$8,619,275	234.8%	$156,871
2XXX OESTRICK LN	4,040	1981	$10,439,041	$1,842,240	$8,596,801	466.6%	$156,462
2XXX RIVER HILLS RD D	6,507	1930	$11,097,722	$2,967,192	$8,130,530	274%	$147,976
2XXX RIVER HILLS RD E	2,990	1972	$9,278,424	$1,363,440	$7,914,984	580.5%	$144,053
2XXX OESTRICK LN	13,674	2000	$14,007,883	$6,235,344	$7,772,539	124.7%	$141,460
2XXX ISLAND WOOD RD	5,370	1981	$10,173,402	$2,448,720	$7,724,682	315.5%	$140,589
2XXX ISLAND WOOD RD	8,580	1986	$11,230,806	$3,912,480	$7,318,326	187.1%	$133,194
1XXX N WESTON LN	3,237	1987	$8,547,316	$1,476,072	$7,071,244	479.1%	$128,697
2XXX ISLAND WOOD RD	7,746	1985	$10,523,291	$3,532,176	$6,991,115	197.9%	$127,238
2XXX ISLAND WOOD RD	7,338	1985	$10,328,024	$3,346,128	$6,981,896	208.7%	$127,071
1XXX N WESTON LN	5,368	2009	$9,364,666	$2,447,808	$6,916,858	282.6%	$125,887
2XXX RIVER HILLS RD	3,348	1994	$8,354,698	$1,526,688	$6,828,010	447.2%	$124,270
1XXX N WESTON LN	7,745	1986	$10,323,770	$3,531,720	$6,792,050	192.3%	$123,615
1XXX N WESTON LN	6,730	1995	$9,809,839	$3,068,880	$6,740,959	219.7%	$122,685
1XXX BRUTON SPRINGS RD	8,586	2007	$10,617,040	$3,915,216	$6,701,824	171.2%	$121,973
2XXX RIVER HILLS RD	3,546	1998	$8,255,966	$1,616,976	$6,638,990	410.6%	$120,830
2XXX ISLAND WOOD RD	5,310	1983	$9,039,275	$2,421,360	$6,617,915	273.3%	$120,446
2XXX RIVER HILLS RD	6,881	1970	$9,681,987	$3,137,736	$6,544,251	208.6%	$119,105
2XXX RIVER HILLS RD	3,378	1993	$8,037,562	$1,540,368	$6,497,194	421.8%	$118,249
1XXX N WESTON LN	3,681	1987	$8,157,616	$1,678,536	$6,479,080	386%	$117,919

Data: HCAD public records, Travis County, ZIP 78733. Addresses anonymized to protect privacy; full data is public record under Texas Public Information Act. Showing top 25 — there are likely more overassessed homes in this ZIP.

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